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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2007 21:40:20 GMT 1
Just thought I'd sing the praises of one of my favourite summer annuals - this one self seeded in my cold frame so it's flowering very early - I love them.  |
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Post by madonplants on May 14, 2007 22:13:19 GMT 1
I have grown some from seed this year for the first time, so hope mine will look as good as yours, 4P!  Keith |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2007 22:16:43 GMT 1
They are sooo easy to grow Keith and once you have them in the garden the seeds are very easy to collect and store. They're so pricy I was amazed at how big and easy to collect the seed are - I got 300 from the plants in my garden last year! £3.09 for a packet of 15 seeds I paid.........
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Post by maggyd on May 14, 2007 22:21:04 GMT 1
What is it 4ps ?
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Post by 4pygmies on May 14, 2007 22:24:11 GMT 1
Cerinthe major purpurea - I cannot praise it highly enough - every garden should have a clump or 33! There is a yellow form too but I just love the blue/purple sheen of this one. It's such a sophisticated looking plant but really easy to grow. Would you like some seeds - I think mine are still okay. PM your address if you would Maggyd. Anyone else want some?
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Post by madonplants on May 14, 2007 22:30:21 GMT 1
They are expensive and I only got 8 seeds. Admittedly they all germinated! If what you say is right, I won't need to buy seeds again, phew!!  Keith |
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Post by The witch on May 14, 2007 22:41:17 GMT 1
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Post by sweetleaf on May 15, 2007 7:49:31 GMT 1
Me too 4P! They look wonderful and I need more blues/purples to counteract the sea of pink I have at the moment! |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 15, 2007 7:51:49 GMT 1
Okey dokley, I'll post some today - PM me your address The witch, Think I've still got yours somewhere Sweetie. The seeds have been in the cold conservatory all winter so should be alright - they grew for me anyway!
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Post by The witch on May 15, 2007 7:51:50 GMT 1
Oooo pink and purple together - lovely.  |
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Post by plocket on May 15, 2007 8:10:32 GMT 1
A friend gave me some seeds which have all germinted, but I'm not sure where to put them :  How big do they grow and do they need lots of sun? Ideally can I put them in a container? |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 15, 2007 9:23:08 GMT 1
Morning Plocket, they grow to about 24", and they seem to be quite unfussy about position although I think sunny wouldbe better - but they are quite floppy. They grow over path edges etc to look their best I think so in a container they might need some support. They'd still look beautiful though!
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Post by plocket on May 15, 2007 9:34:58 GMT 1
Excellent! I'd better start thinking about where to plant them before they become pot-bound then!!!
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Post by cheerypeabrain on May 15, 2007 20:55:47 GMT 1
This is the first year I haven't grown any  and my weeding has been so thorough that I don't think any self seeded ones would survive.... can you save me some 4P and bring them along when you come over in June? then I'll sow them in the autumn for over-wintering in the CF...  fankoo |
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Post by maggyd on May 15, 2007 21:44:43 GMT 1
Thanks 4ps Ill do that .  |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 15, 2007 21:49:52 GMT 1
I didn't have time today - I'll send them tomorrow. Cheery I have some growing in pots - shall I bring them instead? You gotta have some in the garden this summer honeybunny!
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Post by 4pygmies on May 16, 2007 11:59:43 GMT 1
Three packets on their way to you ladies but as we only get the post picked up at 5.30 now, you won't get them for a couple of days I expect.
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Post by The witch on May 16, 2007 21:42:21 GMT 1
Thanks 4P you are a  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on May 17, 2007 16:33:17 GMT 1
I didn't have time today - I'll send them tomorrow. Cheery I have some growing in pots - shall I bring them instead? You gotta have some in the garden this summer honeybunny! ooo yus please ;D |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 17, 2007 16:34:08 GMT 1
Righto - don't let me forget!!
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Post by The witch on May 17, 2007 20:54:06 GMT 1
Seeds arrived this morning, thanks 4P  |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 18, 2007 7:16:46 GMT 1
Goodo, I stand corrected about our wonderful postal service - very prompt. You may be able to sow them next Wednesday then, The witch, in your new garden....... I'm sure you'll have time! |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 18, 2007 22:09:39 GMT 1
Did anyone see Carol singing the praises of Cerinthe major on GW tonight? I tell you - I have my finger on the pulse of horticultural fashions! Anyone want to know what's going to be "in" next year? I know you know! |
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Post by sweetleaf on May 18, 2007 22:15:39 GMT 1
My seeds arrived this morning 4P, Thank you muchly! Go on, let me in on the secret, I believe you know..  |
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Post by 4pygmies on May 18, 2007 22:20:02 GMT 1
I shall have to consult the mystic couch grass patterns on the bottom of the compost heap......then it will become clearer...I see grasses (still), native wild flowers (wishful thinking) and green roses..........with a hint of the healing/soporific powers of Fennel tea........and Monty wearing a teflon jerkin......
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and my weeding has been so thorough that I don't think any self seeded ones would survive.... can you save me some 4P and bring them along when you come over in June? then I'll sow them in the autumn for over-wintering in the CF...